Backstage Notes From Impact Tapings

– TNA is no longer TNA. As of the 3/9 episode of Impact Wrestling, the name of the company is officially just “Impact Wrestling.” One of the directions the company took is that under previous management, they lost what was special about the company and now they are fixing it. Without mentioning her name, they were obviously knocking Dixie Carter.

– GFW champion Magnus, Karen Jarrett and Chris Mordetszky/Masters were all backstage at the first night of TV.

– Jade was not backstage and is indeed done with the company.

– The backstage atmosphere was said to have been positive overall, although it was obvious that GFW’s crew was in charge now, which led to some privately admitting they were feeling displaced. It was pretty much described across the board as if it was a completely different company, which is likely exactly what Jeff Jarrett, etc. wants.

– Impact will be taping a Knockouts One Night Only PPV this Saturday afternoon with Leva Bates (aka Blue Pants in NXT) and Santana Garrett announced beyond the usual roster.

– TNA filmed several segments with Cody Rhodes that will be spread out over several episodes as he was only available for last night’s taping.